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Tuesday 15 October 2024
Taiwan leverages academic-industry research power to drive 6G innovation
As the US, EU, China, Japan, and South Korea race toward 6G technology, Taiwan, supported by the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC), is focusing on two key 6G projects...
Tuesday 15 October 2024
Two factors mitigate serious threats from China's memory chip production expansion, says industry experts
The memory industry is facing noise regarding market supply and demand imbalances. The rapid capacity expansion by Chinese memory manufacturers has raised concerns regarding its impact...
Tuesday 15 October 2024
TSMC outlook and key client orders to garner focus at upcoming investor meeting
TSMC will hold an investor meeting on October 17 to review the company's business and market projections, as well as updates on its capital expenditure strategy for the current yea...
Tuesday 15 October 2024
Trade-in policy successfully boosts TV Sales in China during National Day Holiday
Although TV sales in China have been sluggish for a while, the recent government initiative of the trade-in subsidy program has sparked a wave of consumer activity during the 2024...
Tuesday 15 October 2024
Chinese solar experts call for an end to fierce competition
Following the launch of successive countervailing probes by US regulators into China's solar industry, related Chinese industry leaders appear to be looking for solutions to end fierce...
Tuesday 15 October 2024
Prices for 6-inch SiC substrates freefalling in China
Prices of mainstream 6-inch SiC substrates have fallen since the beginning of this year and are expected to keep lowering as Chinese SiC substrate suppliers expand their production,...
Monday 14 October 2024
European carmakers descend on Paris to showcase low-cost EVs
Europe's biggest automakers have long used the Paris auto show to trot out fresh designs and new technologies. This year, there's a different theme: price.
Monday 14 October 2024
TSMC plans more chip plants in Europe, Taiwan official says
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is planning more plants in Europe with a focus on the market for artificial intelligence chips, according to a senior Taiwanese official, as...
Monday 14 October 2024
Countering China's asymmetric strategy from demand side of supply chain resilience
At a recent International Forum on Supply Chain Resilience, scholars raised urgent concerns about China's strategy of increasing global dependence on its economy while simultaneously...
Monday 14 October 2024
China's push for chip tool independence faces talent shortage, innovation choke points
China's semiconductor equipment industry is grappling with a crisis of involution, fueled by geopolitical tensions and domestic pressures.
Monday 14 October 2024
From phones to EVs: Foxconn doubles down on China's Zhengzhou investments
In response to geopolitical shifts and evolving client demands, Foxconn has been investing heavily in manufacturing expansion across Vietnam, India, and Mexico. Meanwhile, its recent...
Monday 14 October 2024
US-sanctioned Hikvision reportedly undergoing layoff in RD department
Hikvision, a leading global manufacturer of security equipment provider sanctioned by the US, has been reported to be implementing large-scale layoffs. However, the company has denied...
Monday 14 October 2024
Malaysia's IC design industry faces talent shortages and competition in pursuit of growth
Malaysia's local assembly and testing industry has evolved into a mature ecosystem that extends beyond Penang. However, the country is experiencing growing concerns about upgrading...
Monday 14 October 2024
How Japan's three arrows plan to revive its chipmaking industry
Similar to Abenomics' three arrows over a decade ago, Japan is now introducing three initiatives aimed at reversing the decline in its semiconductor industry. Professor Kuroda Tadayoshi...
Monday 14 October 2024
LG's two-pronged transformation strategy: Deepening AI integration and expanding appliance rental services
LG Electronics is transforming from a consumer electronics company into a comprehensive smart living solutions provider.